Greene County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 70,919. It is the 20th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 44.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $54,071. This is 19% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $186,400. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greene County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.